The future of CARS – take our survey!

The PSA is assisting members who are staff of the Client Assessment and Referral Section (CARS) and the future of their roles. Over the years CARS has assisted with reports to help at sentencing. The PSA is concerned that these roles will be changed to take a focus off the reports and concentrate solely on casework/case management instead. The PSA has written to the CEO to…

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TFNSW AVOID A PAUSE ON MAKING EMPLOYEES REDUNDANT

You may know from our previous bulletin (click here) that the PSA sought TfNSW to not make employees forcibly redundant. TfNSW responded with misleading information about the different supports available to all unplaced employees and avoided the crux of the issue; retaining those employees who wish to remain employed. The PSA has responded to TfNSW urging the existing supports be put in place for all…

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Have your say on the future RFS award

PSA members have made it clear in our most recent survey that the proposed award needs to be amended. Having taken the time to review the survey results and the feedback received directly from members, the PSA has composed an updated set of proposals to put to the RFS for their consent. These proposals, if supported by you, will form the basis for a new RFS Award. Therefore,…

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PEOPLE MATTER SURVEY HAVE YOU DONE IT YET?

It is that time again where TfNSW is asking their employees to fill in the NSW People Matter Survey 2021. It is important that member fill in this survey honestly.  These results will assist not only TfNSW but the PSA advocate for a better workplace. We have been assured that the results are confidential.  We understand where results may be easily identifiable they are not…

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THE REQUIREMENT TO BE VACCINATED

We have been receiving enquiries from members about whether the COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for ALL TfNSW employees. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER The only employees required to be vaccinated, or have an appointment to be vaccinated by 19 September 2021 are those who in accordance with the Public Health Orders are an affected worker, meaning: You live in an area of concern; You have a permit…

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